From SLIS Catalog: 

LSC 745 covers the analysis and evaluation of research studies in library and information science and the application of analytical and evaluative techniques. Surveys research processes, including problem definition, design, sampling, measurement, data collection and analysis, and the applications of research findings to solving practical problems of libraries and information centers. Includes research design and proposal writing. No previous statistical or research background required.

Course Prerequisite: LSC551

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	Course Objective To  establish an understanding of the nature and paradigms of research as scientific methods of inquiry To build the ability of developing meaningful research questions and research hypotheses for library and information science research To achieve the comprehension of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and to develop the ability to select the research design and data collection technique appropriate for a given set of research questions To develop the understanding of a real research process by learning to design a survey instrument and preparing a high quality research proposal To establish basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics, and the ability of using appropriate types of statistical methods for data analysis
	Course Design The class session will be a combination of lecture, discussion, demo and practice of specific research design, instrumentation, and statistical notions.
	Computing Specifics We will be using much Internet resources and online tools on statistics. We will also learn to perform very basic statistics analysis using SPSS or excel.
	Code of Conduct and Definition of Plagiarism: Students are expected to follow the “Code of Student Conduct” established by the university. Violations of the Code are acts of academic dishonesty and include but are not limited to plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, aid of academic dishonesty, and lying to course instructors. By taking this class and turning in assignments, you are agreeing to abide by the Code. Definition of Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academic exercise; failure to attribute any of the following: quotations, paraphrases, or borrowed information from print sources or websites; buying completed papers from other to use as one's own work.
	ADA Accommodation Any student with a disability that will require accommodation under the terms of federal regulations should present a written accommodation request to the instructor by the second class meeting.  The law includes accommodation for learning disabilities, Attention Deficient Disorder and anxiety disorders.   It is also recommended that the student contact the Office of Disability Support Services.  They are located in suite 207 in the Pryzbyla Center .  Their  email is: cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu.  Their phone number is 202-319-5211 and their fax number is 202-319-5126. Their TTY number is 202-299-2899 and their web site is http://disabilityservices.cua.edu/ A Guide for services and accommodations for students with disabilities can be found at: http://counsel.cua.edu/ADA/publications/disbro/contents.cfm Some basic guidelines and links to other information may be found at: http://counsel.cua.edu/ADA/clicks/